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Great places to take the entire family!
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Delaware
Delaware Museum of Natural History (Wilmington, DE)
http://www.delmnh.org - The Delaware Museum of Natural History exists to excite and inform people about the natural world. The Museum's core purpose is to help develop a caring society that respects and values our planet.
New Jersey
Camden Aquarium
(Camden, NJ)
http://www.njaquarium.org The Aquarium is located on the Delaware River waterfront, just minutes away from Philadelphia's historic district and Penn's Landing by ferry, car, or public transportation.
The Garden State Discovery Museum
(Cherry Hill, NJ)
http://www.discoverymuseum.com - A hands-on museum for infants to 10, the Discovery Museum offers fifteen interactive exhibit areas. Every exhibit is an invitation to touch, explore, and create. Visitors can get inside of a gigantic bubble, scale a rock climbing wall, hop aboard a ship, bandage a wounded teddy-bear, "shop" at the farm stand then whip up a pretend exotic meal at the Discovery Diner, dabble in art, create some music, put on a show and build a two-story house -- all under one roof!
Pennsylvania
The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (West Chester, PA)
http://helicoptermuseum.org - Voted Best Scientific Outing for Kids in the Philadelphia Area by Philly Magazine
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles (Boyertown, PA)
http://www.boyertownmuseum.org - You will discover rare and handsome vehicles, trace the history-making evolution of road transportation; investigate engines, steering, lighting, and brake developments, see vehicles of all types, learn about the electric powered cars of tomorrow in an exhibit of more than one hundred years of EV development AND MORE!
Chester County Historical Society (West Chester, PA)
http://www.chestercohistorical.org Welcomes all ages as explorers of the past. At our new History Center in West Chester you can discover the intrigue of America's past through the unique lens of local history. Hear the voices of an earlier time, recorded in the extraordinary letters, diaries and documents found in our excellent library and archives. Learn the many stories of our regional past through permanent and changing exhibits where each object connects visitors with a time gone by.
The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville, PA)
www.thecolonialtheater.com The Colonial Theatre is located in the heart of Phoenixville. Built in 1903 as a Vaudeville House, the Colonial Opera House brought professional shows and live entertainment to Phoenixville for the first time. Since then, the Colonial Theatre has played a significant role in the lives of many people in our community.
Elmwood Park Zoo (Norristown, PA)
www.elmwoodparkzoo.com is home to beautiful Elmwood Park Zoo. Our mission is to "positively impact conservation by inspiring people to protect wildlife and their habitats". Located in central Norristown, we're within easy reach of all major highways serving the area.
The Franklin Mint (Franklin Center, PA)
www.franklinmint.com - The Museum houses a spectacular permanent exhibition of 20th Century cultural icons, including the white sequin Princess Diana gown and Jackie Kennedy's original triple strand faux pearl necklace. The Museum also has exciting, changing exhibitions of famous artists and objects, as well as acclaimed works by artists affiliated with The Franklin Mint.
National Christmas Center (Paradise, PA)
The museum seeks to preserve the memories and meaning of Christmas with extensive animated displays, including a Nativity walk, animated village, more than 500 Santas, "A Pennsylvania Christmas" exhibit, antiques and memorabilia and more. Daily 10-6. 3427 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, 442-7950.
Please Touch Museum (Philadelphia, PA)
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
